June 4th revolution in Ghana

June 4 revolution
Date	June 4, 1979
Location	Ghana
Result	Armed forces victory Colonel I.K. Acheampong deposed and executed;
Belligerents
Ghana (Supreme Military Council)	Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
Commanders and leaders
Ignatius Kutu Acheampong; Fred Akuffo	Jerry Rawlings

The June 4th Revolution or June 4th Uprising was an uprising in Ghana in 1979 that arose due to a combination of corruption and perceived bad governance. This led to frustration among the general public and misunderstandings within the Ghanaian army.

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